Bucharest International Poetry Festival: 'Peruvian Poetry and the Periphery of the West' at Cervantes Institute
The literary event 'Peruvian Poetry and the Periphery of the West', part of the programme of the 16th edition of the Bucharest International Poetry Festival (FIPB), and featuring Peruvian poet Martin Rodríguez-Gaona, will take place on Tuesday, September 15, in the Auditorium Hall of the Cervantes Institute. The event is organised by the Embassy
Interim PM Bolojan says results of society's efforts are beginning to become visible
Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan says the results of the efforts made by the entire society are beginning to become visible, through a decline in inflation and budget deficit, as well as through the increase of public investments. The statement comes after the National Institute of Statistics (INS) announced that the annual inflation rate fell to 6.2% in Au
Romania to have a European Capital of Culture in 2034
Romania will have a European Capital of Culture in 2034, the Ministry of Culture announced on Friday. 'The European Commission has officially announced the timetable: Romania will host the European Capital of Culture in 2034. Romania has considerable experience in this area: Sibiu held the title in 2007, alongside Luxembourg, while Timisoara took it forwar
9/11 - 25 years/Remus Pricopie: September 11, 2001 - turning point for international relations
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, represented a turning point for international relations and changed the manner in which states regard security, defence and their own vulnerabilities, National University of Political and Administrative Studies (SNSPA) Rector Remus Pricopie said on Friday. '25 years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2
Romania's annual inflation rate falls to 6.17% in August
The annual inflation rate fell to 6.17% in August, from 8.16% in July, as services rose by 11.28%, non-food goods by 6.36% and food goods by 2.62%, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Friday. 'The consumer price index in August 2026 compared with July 2026 was 100.22%. The inflation rate since the beginning of the year
MApN: Group of drones detected near Romanian border; two F-16 aircraft scrambled
The radar surveillance system of the Ministry of National Defence (MApN) detected, at around 4:15am on Friday, a group of aerial targets approximately 16 kilometres north of Vylkove (Ukraine), near the border with Romania. According to a MApN release sent to AGERPRES, the National Military Command Centre notified the Inspectorate General for Emergency Situatio
EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib: Romania responded to calls for help 49 times over past 10 years
European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib said on Thursday that over the past 10 years Romania has requested assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism 10 times and has responded to calls for help from other countries nearly 50 times. 'Romania has built a strong emergency response system, but what stands
Professor Radu Deac on new Targu Mures Heart Institute: Decades-long dream comes true
The new Cardiovascular Surgical Centre at the Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases and Transplantation (IUBCvT) in Targu Mures represents the fulfilment of a decades-long dream, according to cardiac surgeon Professor Radu Deac, who helped establish the city as Romania's second cardiac surgery centre and a national leader in heart transplantation.
Acting PM, Commissioner Lahbib discuss crisis management, European resilience and inclusion
Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan welcomed European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib at the Victoria Palace on Thursday. According to a government statement, the talks focused on cooperation between Romania and the European Commission in crisis management, strengthening preparedness and response capacity, bolstering E
AUR proposes limiting mandates of heads of secret services, BNR, CNA, CNSAS
The Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) proposes, in a legislative bill submitted to Parliament, limiting the duration and number of terms for the heads of certain public institutions in order to reduce the 'risk of excessive concentration of power.' According to a statement by AUR, the bill stipulates that the directors of the Romanian Intellige
MApN: Drones spotted near Romania-Ukraine border; F-18s and Puma SOCAT sent to assess situation
The National Defence Ministry said its radar surveillance system detected on Thursday afternoon a group of aerial targets moving near Romania's border with Ukraine, close to Snake Island, with Spanish Air and Space Force F-18s and a Romanian IAR 330 Puma SOCAT helicopter scrambled to monitor the situation. According to the Ministry, the radar system picked
Bucharest to host GoTech World 2026 with over 15,000 regional business participants
Over 15,000 business participants from Romania and the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region are expected at the 15th-anniversary edition of GoTech World, to be held in Bucharest on 10 - 11 November, the organisers said in a press release. The event - the largest B2B expo-conference for IT and digital solutions in CEE - brings together the region's busin
French Institute in Romania launches first Goncourt Season, featuring Kamel Daoud, Nathacha Appanah
The French Institute in Romania is launching this autumn the first edition of the Goncourt Season, a three-month programme dedicated to contemporary French literature in Romania and the Republic of Moldova, featuring acclaimed writers Kamel Daoud and Nathacha Appanah among its main guests, according to a press release sent to AGERPRES on Thursday. At the heart
AHK Romania: Innovative pharmaceutical industry contributes around 5% to Romania's GDP
The innovative pharmaceutical industry contributes around 5% to Romania's gross domestic product and supports approximately 57,000 jobs, directly and indirectly, according to data presented at a meeting organised by the Romanian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Romania). According to a press release sent to AGERPRES, the healthcare system repre
September INSCOP barometer: AUR - 39.7%; PSD - 18.7% and PNL - 16.3%
AUR (Alliance for the Union of Romanians) leads voters' preferences for parliamentary elections, with a lead of approximately 20 percentage points over the next two parties in the ranking, PSD (Social Democratic Party) and PNL (National Liberal Party), according to the 14th edition of the INSCOP Research Barometer, conducted from September 1 to 7. Accordin